EXAIR manufactures two types of Air Wipes; the Standard Air Wipe™ and the Super Air Wipe™. They are designed to blow an airstream in a concentric pattern around the outside of pipes, cables, extruded shapes, hoses and much more. In this blog, I will focus on the features and benefits of the Super Air Wipes.
The Super Air Wipes are used in applications to blow-off, cool, clean and dry products. The air is blown in a conical 360o pattern completely around the outside of parts. EXAIR engineered a Coanda profile to entrain large amounts of ambient air. This will increase efficiency by using less compressed air and still generate a large force to perform the task. The Coanda profile is set at a 30o angle to increase the contact area and keep debris away from the portion of the product that has already been cleaned.
The construction of the Super Air Wipes is also unique. It has a split design to allow for an opening which installs around the material; so, you will not have to break or re-thread the material. They also use stainless-steel screws and stainless-steel shims. For diameters up to 4” (102mm), they will come with a braided stainless-steel hose to supply compressed air to both halves. The stainless-steel components give the units better corrosion resistance, higher temperature ratings, and more durability.
EXAIR manufactures Super Air Wipes with two different body materials; aluminum and 303 stainless steel. EXAIR stocks aluminum models with inner diameters from 3/8” (10 mm) for wire and cables up to 11” (279 mm) for large pipes and hoses. The aluminum models have a temperature range of 400oF (204oC). We also stock stainless-steel models from ½” (13 mm) to 4” (102 mm) inner diameters, and they have a temperature range up to 800oF (427oC). If you require different diameters or different types of body materials, don’t be afraid to ask. EXAIR can also make specials.
What can improve the function of the Super Air Wipes? We offer kits to help get the most out of the Air Wipes. A kit will include the Super Air Wipe, a filter, a regulator and a shim set. The filter will remove bulk liquids and debris from the compressed air to keep optimal performance. The Regulator is used to control the force. This helps to not overuse the amount of compressed air required for the job. With a regulator, you can make fine adjustments to get the proper amount of air. For coarse adjustments, you can add shims to increase the air flow and force. They are easy to install on the Super Air Wipes to permit applications to have more cooling, faster drying, and better removal of tough debris.
Here are some additional advantages to using the EXAIR Super Air Wipes that I did not cover. They are OSHA safe from dead-end pressure and noise exposure. So, they are quiet. We placed pre-tapped holes in each half of the body for easy mounting with brackets or attachments. They do not have any moving parts or require any electricity to operate. The non-contact wiping actions that the Super Air Wipe can provide help to support cleaning items without affecting the surface finish. Also, you won’t have to worry about replacing cloth or brushes that will be worn over time and slow down production.
With the creation of the EXAIR Super Air Wipes, uniform cleaning, cooling, and blowing around the outside of parts is a simple task. You don’t have to worry about a variety of nozzles to target the circumference or make a fabricated blow-off device that will waste air and take a lot of time out of your day. A simple purchase of the Super Air Wipe is all you need. You can order them from our website at www.EXAIR.com or call us at 800-903-9247. If you need help in selecting the proper product for your application, you can contact an Application Engineer at EXAIR for help.
John Ball
Application Engineer
Email: johnball@exair.com
Twitter: @EXAIR_jb